Saturday, May 21, 2011

Stocking stitch is widely maligned for its mind-numbing simplicity, but I find it completely soothing. I was thrilled when Hannah Fetig asked me to knit a sample of her Contented Cardi.

Not only is Hannah (aka Knitbot) one of my favourite designers, but this swingy, drapey beauty features row upon row of lovely, meditative stocking stitch. It also has a delicate cable in the back, just to keep things interesting.

You do look awfully contented in this cardi, gorgeous job! I feel like there's a bit of chasm between the things that a like to knit, lots of colors, and the things that I like to wear, often simple. Must grow up to be like you. ;-)